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Staff who organise business travel are being targeted by the next conference by EIBTM.

Euro NCAP has praised Mazda for equipping the all-new Mazda CX-5 with life-saving Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) technology.

Smart repair specialist selects Cloudreach to automate its job management processes through 'cloud' technology and allow operators to complete more jobs by working more efficiently.

Vehicle safety solutions provider EyeDrive Systems has added another string to its bow by becoming the exclusive distribution partner of RoadHawk UK – the digital driver protection system.

A survey suggests that vandalism and damage by an unknown third party are among the main reasons for minor car damage.

DVLA changes to the eyesight requirements for drivers have missed a chance to improve road safety, according to Specsavers Corporate Eyecare.

Julie Jenner has been re-elected as chairman of ACFO, with Damian James elected to the newly created post of deputy chairman.

National Windscreens has secured another two-year contract with Northgate Vehicle Hire.

Venson Automotive Solutions has strengthened its board and senior management with two new appointments as its looks to further expansion.

Prices and specifications for the new Mercedes-Benz E300 Bluetec Hybrid have been announced.

Swansea Council is investing in greener light commercial vehicles and creating the largest fleet of hybrid vans in Wales.

Flagship limousine adopts latest Lexus styling, offers more refinement and comfort, adds new technology, has improved driving dynamics, and heralds the introduction of the first F-Sport version with sportier styling and sharper handling.

Robert Pilkington, managing director, Leaselink International, Ebbon Dacs, on why a standardised safety recall scheme is needed.

Martin Brown, managing director, Fleet Alliance, on why fleets should stop automatically selecting diesel vehicles.

National Windscreens is continuing its expansion into the fleet sector with a new glass repair and replacement contract with Logical Vehicle Management.

To celebrate its long-term partnership with the Tour de France, this year Škoda offered 15 fleet customers the exclusive opportunity to attend the biggest annual sporting event in the world.

South-East London’s Southwark Council has chosen Masternaut’s vehicle tracking solution for its public realm asset management division.

The Fleet Auction Group Limited (FLAG) has acquired Protruck Auctions Limited for an undisclosed sum in a multi-million pound transaction.

The round-the-clock servicing capability of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealers was a key factor in persuading Churchesfire to switch its van fleet to the three-pointed star.

Government figures on Benefit in Kind (BIK) reveal that the number of company cars has been steadily declining over recent years.

Nissan is supplying 51 Note n-tec+ models to National Grid for use on its Construction Entry Engineering Programme (CEEP) training scheme.

The leasing professionals which have been made governors of the Leasing Foundation have been announced.

York City Council is now using the hourly rental car share service provided by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, as part of its continuing efforts to reduce transport costs and provide an alternative to the grey fleet.

Road safety charity Brake is urging employers with staff who drive for work to take advantage of low-cost events and resources through its Fleet Safety Forum to help stamp out drink driving, as results from the police summer drink drive crack-down were released.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in Scotland has welcomed a reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured at safety camera sites following camera enforcement, but is concerned that some drivers are still not heeding the safety messages at 40, 50 and 60mph locations.

Volvo corporate and leasing registration increase of 32% in the UK is just a sign of what is to come, claims the company.

TomTom has launched a hands free car kit for smartphones, which features an advanced noise and echo cancellation system, which reduces background noise for the caller and removes ambient noise for the driver.

Materials testing and site investigation specialists CET Safehouse has turned to Fleet Alliance to keep its workforce mobile, reduce its carbon footprint and cut its acquisition costs with a new fleet order for 50 Renault Trafic and Master vans.

Philip Somarakis, head of motoring offences team at Davenport Lyons and company secretary of ACFO, on proposed changes to rural speed limits.

The 19th ITS World Congress, which takes place from October 22-26 in Vienna, will present intelligent mobility solutions for visitors to experience for themselves.